About Ballard
We're About Building Relationships.
Ballard Forest Transportation, Inc. is a family-owned and operated flatbed transportation company. Located in Homer, Georgia, we have proudly served our customers since 2001. In addition to hauling standard flatbed freight, we specialize in oversize, over-dimensional loads – setting us apart from other flatbed transportation companies. We deliver to 48 states with a strong presence in the South, Central, and Mid-Atlantic areas of the country.
Our passion is providing freight solutions. Our team of professional drivers, leading-edge equipment, and 60 years of combined experience in trucking make this possible. We bring exceptional customer service, responsiveness, and reliability to any industry.
Above all, it’s about building relationships. If you’re looking for an outstanding transportation experience, we’d like the chance to work with you!
Our Mission
To do our job every day with honesty and integrity. We strive for excellence in customer service and in our drivers’ safety.
A History Born Of Hard Work.
Ballard Forest Transportation, Inc. was founded in 2001 by David and Lee Anne Coker.
In the 90s, David Coker hauled logs as an OTR driver for the Ballard family of Cornelia Veneer. In 2001, “Bubba” Ballard retired and sold his trucks and Authority to David and Lee Anne.
To expand the operation, the newly formed Ballard Forest Transportation bought additional trucks and hired drivers. Since then, David, Lee Anne, and the Ballard Forest Transportation team have worked very hard to become a leader in the flatbed trucking industry.